The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds designated SP Brandon Claussen for assignment, giving the team 10 days to decide what it wants to do with him. Claussen was designated to make room for RP David Weathers on the roster.

According to The Dayton Daily News' Hal McCoy, Cincinnati Reds SP Brandon Claussen (shoulder) told writers after the team's Aug. 7 game that he soon will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder.

William S. Hupp, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Brandon Claussen (back, shoulder) threw long toss and a 50-pitch bullpen session Sunday, July 23, and is set to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, July 26, with Triple-A Louisville.

Cincinnati Reds SP Brandon Claussen (back/shoulder), threw a 15-minute bullpen session, Friday, July 21, according to William S. Hupp of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com. He said that his back held up "good," and his shoulder "felt great." Claussen expects to throw another bullpen session Sunday, July 23, before making a minor league rehab start Wednesday, July 26.